OJEE 2026: Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) 2026

OJEE 2026
[Odisha Joint Entrance Examination 2026]
conducted by Odisha Joint Entrance Examination Board (OJEEB)
Admission to UG & PG Programs, 2026-27

Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) – 2026
will be conducted tentatively during 4t, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th May, 2026
(Centre details, Date and Shift of examination will be indicated in the Admit Card) for admission to
B.Pharm. / B.Sc. Nursing / Post B.Sc. Nursing / Post Diploma Nursing / M.Sc. Nursing / MCA /
M.Sc. (Comp. Science) / MBA / Integrated MBA / B.CAT / M.Tech. / M.Tech. (Part-Time) / M.Arch. / M.Plan. / M.Pharm
and
Lateral Entry to B.Tech / B.Pharm Courses in
Government and Private Universities and Colleges of Odisha

The Entrance Examination will be conducted in
Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for all the courses as mentioned above.
Interested candidates are advised to fill up the respective Application Forms
online through OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in) only.

Filling-up of Online Application through OJEE website
begins on 28th January, 2026 and will end on 22nd March, 2026.

Please read, carefully, the ‘Information Brochure’ and the ‘Instructions to fill On-line Application Form’, which are available in the OJEE websites to get detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, reservation policy, examination pattern etc. Also refer OJEE website for syllabus details.

Please note that Outside State Domicile candidates are not eligible for admission in Government Colleges, but they are eligible for admission in Private Colleges for all the abovementioned courses except B.CAT courses as per rule. However, all State and Outside State Domicile candidates are eligible for B.CAT courses.

Candidates may install OJEE android App from Google Play Store for latest information and notices.

(For Admission to B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Plan / Int. M.Sc. and MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS courses in Government and Private Colleges of Odisha, candidates have to appear and qualify in JEE (MAIN)-2026 / NEET (UG)-2026 conducted by National Testing Agency, Govt. of India) For other details, please visit OJEE website: www.ojee.nic.in / www.odishajee.com.

Important Dates

Staying on top of the exam schedule is essential to ensure you’re well-prepared. Here are the key dates for the Pearl Academy Entrance Exam 2026:

Event	Date
Start of the Online Application Process	28/01/2026
Last date for Filling-up of Online Application Forms	22/03/2026
Starting of Downloading of Admit Cards	From 25/04/2026
Date of Examination	Tentatively 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th May, 2026 (Detailed Schedule shall be notified later)
Probable Date of Declaration of Results	1st week of June, 2026

Selection of Appropriate Type of Application Forms

The candidate has to choose the correct group and select the correct course for entrance test to appear among the available options.

Table-1 List of the Application Groups and Corresponding Courses
Sl. No.	Application Group	Applying for Course
1	Candidates Passed/Appeared 10+2 Examination	1. B.Pharmacy 2. Integrated MBA 3. B.CAT (Cinematography and Sound Recording & Design) 4. B.CAT (Film Editing) 5. Basic B.Sc. Nursing
2	Candidates Passed / Appeared Diploma in Engg. / Diploma in Pharmacy	1. LE to B.Tech. (Diploma) 2. LE to B.Pharm
3	Candidates Passed / Appeared General Nursing & Midwifery examination / Basic B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing	1. Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing 2. M.Sc. Nursing 3. Post Basic Diploma Nursing
4	Candidates Passed / Appeared Graduation Exam	1. MBA 2. MCA / M.Sc. (Comp. Sc.) 3. LE to B.Tech. (B.Sc.)
5	Candidates Passed / Appeared B.Tech. / B.Arch / B.Plan / B.Pharm / MCA / M.Sc.	1. M.Arch 2. M.Plan 3. M.Pharm 4. M.Tech. (Biotechnology) 5. M.Tech. (Chemical Engineering) 6. M.Tech (Civil Engineering) 7. M.Tech. (Comp Sc. & Engg. / IT) 8. M.Tech. (Electrical Engineering) 9. M.Tech. (Electronics Engineering) 10. M.Tech. (Environmental Engg.) 11. M.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) 12. M.Tech. (Metallurgical Engineering) 13. M.Tech. (Plastic Engineering) 14. M.Tech. (Textile Engineering)

Candidates may choose one or more than one course from the above groups depending on their educational qualification and the minimum eligibility criteria for the selected course(s) (Refer Table 4 – Minimum Eligibility Criteria for all the programs/courses except any of the Nursing programs/courses. For minimum eligibility and reservation for Nursing programs/courses as mentioned above refer Section-6).

For M.Tech courses, candidates should make correct choice of examination (M.Tech. Specialization) based on their own discipline of Graduation / Post Graduation and the eligibility criteria for the selected course. (Refer Table 8 - Course Mapping).

Application Fees for form with single course is Rs. 1,000/- and for addition of each course thereafter, Rs. 500/- for each course will be added. (Transaction Charges, over and above the prescribed fee, may be charged by Banks as per norm.)
Candidates, who have completed application form for a particular course, in no case, can add another course to the application or can change the course. Therefore, care must be taken while selecting the course for entrance examination during application process.
*In case the Candidates applied for same course with multiple applications, only latest application will be considered and others will be rejected and no refund will be done.
Candidates must read the Information Brochure thoroughly before going for filling online application form. If interested to appear in multiple examination must apply in one go, so that one application number will be generated. Multiple application number may lead to change of examination center and place.

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Requirement of Subjects and Minimum Marks for Admission to different Courses (To be updated as per AICTE process handbook 2024-27)

Sl. No.	Stream	Subjects & Minimum Eligibility Marks
1	B.TECH. (4 Years)	Passed 10+2 examination with Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Computer Science / Electronics / Information Technology / Biology / Informatics Practices / Biotechnology / Technical Vocational subject / Agriculture/ Engineering Graphics / Business Studies / Entrepreneurship (AICTE Process Handbook, 2022-23 / 24-25-27) OR Passed min. 3 years Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) subject to vacancies in the First Year, in case the vacancies at lateral entry are exhausted.
2	B.ARCH. (4 Years)	As per COA, no candidate shall be admitted to architecture course unless she/he has passed an examination at the end of the 10+2 scheme of examination or equivalent examination with Physics, & Mathematics as compulsory subjects along with either Chemistry or Biology or Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science or information Technology or information Practices or Engineering Graphics or Business Studies with at least 45% marks in aggregate or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 45% marks in aggregate.
3	B.PHARM (4 Years)	Passed 10+2 examination with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with Mathematics / Biology subject.
4	B.CAT (4 Years)	Cinematography: Passed or appearing in 2026 Intermediate (10+2) in Science / Arts / Commerce from CHSE, Odisha / CBSE / ICSE / D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector / (10+3) Diploma from SCTE&VT, Odisha / other State Board or any equivalent recognized by CHSE. Sound Recording and Design: Passed or appearing in 2026 Intermediate (10+2) in Science / Arts / Commerce from CHSE, Odisha / CBSE / ICSE / D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector / (10+3) Diploma from SCTE&VT, Odisha / other State Board or any equivalent recognized by CHSE. Film Editing: Passed or appearing in 2026 Intermediate (10+2) in Science / Arts / Commerce from CHSE, Odisha / CBSE / ICSE / D.Voc stream in the same or allied sector/ (10+3) Diploma from SCTE&VT, Odisha / other State Board or any equivalent recognized by CHSE.
5	LE-TECH (3 Years)	Passed Minimum THREE years / TWO years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in ANY branch of Engineering and Technology. OR Passed B.Sc. Degree from a recognized University as defined by UGC, with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) and passed 10+2 examination with Mathematics as a subject. OR Passed D.Voc. Stream in the same or allied sector. (the students belonging to B.Sc. Stream shall be considered only after filling the supernumerary seats in this category with students belonging to the Diploma stream) (The Universities may offer suitable bridge courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering drawing, etc., for the students coming from diverse backgrounds to achieve desired learning outcomes of the programme)
6	LE-PHARM (3 Years)	Passed Diploma examination in a Programme with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in appropriate Programme.
7	MBA (2 Years)	Passed Bachelor Degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
8	MCA (2 Years)	Passed BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree. OR Passed B.Sc. / B.Com. / B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University). Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
9	Integrated MBA (5 years)	Passed 10+2 examination. Obtained at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the above subjects taken together.
10	M.TECH. / M.ARCH / M.PLAN (2 Years)	Passed Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in the relevant field. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.
11	M.PHARM (2 years)	Passed Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy. Obtained at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.

The above-mentioned eligibility criteria as specified by appropriate authorities and any update to this will be applicable during counselling

Important Notes:
(i) Candidates should fulfill the requirements of reservations under clauses 4.5 as applicable.
(ii) OJEE will not be responsible for any regulation of service where requirement for age exists. The student should take admission at his/ her own risk, as regards to his/her stated age.
Eligibility and Reservation Policies for Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, M.Sc. Nursing & Post Basic Diploma Nursing.

Rules for Entrance Examination

The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination will be held as per the given schedule mentioned in clause 2 in CBT (Computer Based Test) mode.
The medium of examination is English.
The examination hall shall be opened to the candidates one hour before the commencement of the examination. No candidates will be allowed to enter in to the examination hall without a valid downloaded admit card. The downloaded admit card should be endorsed by the Invigilator of the Examination Centre.
Candidates are required to take their respective seats at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the examination, strictly according to the instructions / allotments of the Centre Superintendent.
In no case, a candidate is allowed to enter the examination hall after the examination starts.
Attendance will be taken by the invigilators on the attendance sheets in which the candidates shall have to put their full signature against their corresponding roll numbers. Also, the candidates have to give his/her left-hand thumb Impression against their corresponding roll numbers in the space provided.
No candidate will be allowed to leave the hall before the time duration of the examination is over, except for emergency requirements. Ordinarily, no candidate is allowed to leave the hall temporarily during the examination.
If any candidate is suffering from any disease such that his/her presence in the examination is undesirable in the interest of other candidates, then he/she will not ordinarily be allowed to enter the examination hall. Also, such candidates will not be allowed to have a substitute scribe.
Books, printed papers (other than their Admit Cards), manuscripts or electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, cell phones and electronic diary, calculators etc, must not be taken into the examination hall. In case these prohibited materials are found, the candidate will be debarred from appearing the examination and will have to leave the Hall.
Candidates are not permitted to talk to each other in the examination hall. No one should receive any help from or assist others in any manner. Malpractice of any form detected during or after the examination would result not only in cancellation of the candidature but also is liable to more severe punishment as deemed fit by the OJEE Committee.
A candidate willing to say anything should stand up in his/ her seat and remain standing until the invigilator attends to him/her. He/she should, on no account, leave the seat or make any noise to draw the invigilator’s attention.
The Centre Superintendent is empowered to take necessary decisions on any other matter, which may not be provided in these rules.

Examination Procedure / Valuation Methodology

There will be multiple choice type questions.
Each question shall have four answers (including one correct answer) and the examinee shall have to select the appropriate choice of answer in the assigned computer.
The selected answer is stored/ saved temporarily and a candidate may change his/her choice of answer later during the course of examination until it is over.
A candidate can change his/ her choice as per wish as many times as required before the end of examination and the last selected/chosen option will be saved finally for evaluation.
Each correct answer will fetch four marks. For each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.
If any candidate has not attempted at least one question and has not selected its answer circle in computer, then his/her candidature will summarily be rejected. No rank will be awarded to such applicants submitting blank answer.

Pattern of Examination

Subjects, Number of Questions and Duration of Examination for Different Courses

Sl. No.	Name of the Course		Nature of the Examination (Subjects, Duration and Number of Questions)
1	B.Pharm		120 questions, 2 hours duration. (Physics - 40, Chemistry - 40, Mathematics - 40, Biology - 40 questions) The candidates must attempt either PCB or PCM as per their choice.
2	LE - Tech (Diploma)		120 questions, 2 hours duration (Engg Math - 40, Engg Mechanics - 40, Basic Electrical and Electronics Engg. - 40 questions)
3	LE - Tech (B.Sc./+ 3 Sc.)		60 questions, 1 hour duration (Mathematics - 30, Physics -15, Chemistry -15 questions)
4	MCA		120 questions, 2 hour duration (Computer Awareness – 60, Mathematics - 60 questions)
5	MBA		120 questions, 2 hour duration Analytical & Logical Reasoning - 30, Quantitative Techniques - 30, Verbal reasoning & Comprehension - 30, General Awareness & Business Fundamentals - 30
6	Integrated MBA		60 questions, 1 hour duration Analytical & Logical Reasoning -15, Quantitative Techniques -15, Verbal reasoning & Comprehension -15, General Awareness & Business Fundamentals -15
7	M.Tech.		90 questions, 2 hour Branch Subject - 60, Engineering Mathematics – 20, Analytical & Logical reasoning - 10
8	M.Arch.		90 questions, 2 hour Branch Subject (Architecture) - 60, Reasoning (Verbal / Analytical / Logical) - 30
9	P.Plan.		90 questions, 2 hour duration Branch Subject (Planning) - 60, Analytical & Logical reasoning - 30
10	M.Pharm		60 questions from B.Pharm course, 1 hour duration
11	LE - Pharm		60 questions from D.Pharm course, 1 hour duration
12	B.CAT	Cine & Sound Film Editing	60 questions, 1 hour duration (English – 15, Everyday Sc – 15, GK – 15, Reasoning – 15) 60 questions, 1 hour duration (English – 15, Everyday Sc – 15, GK – 15, Reasoning – 15)
13	B.Tech. (2nd/Special OJEE)		60 questions, 01-hour duration. (Mathematics - 20, Physics - 20, Chemistry - 20 questions)